RFQ Scope for a CNC Six-Sided Panel Drilling Machine
Buyers should define panel range, tooling, options and exclusions in the RFQ so suppliers quote comparable six-sided drilling machines for wood panels.
Start the RFQ by stating the panel envelope you must drill. The catalog reference lists 10–60 mm thickness, 30–1,220 mm width and 200–2,800 mm length, so ask each supplier to confirm whether its offered configuration covers your full range, including the extremes, and to identify any derating at maximum thickness or width.
Next, make the tool package explicit. The reference value of 6 tools in the magazine should prompt questions: which tool positions are included, what clamping and spindle arrangement is proposed, and whether the quoted price covers all six or only a base set. Ask for a demonstration or acceptance test using your own panel sizes and drilling pattern, with cycle time and hole-position checks agreed in advance.
Separate options from exclusions. List infeed and outfeed handling, software, dust extraction, safety guarding, installation and operator training as line items, and require suppliers to mark each as included, optional or excluded. This prevents a low base price from hiding essential scope.
Before requesting a quote, confirm with the supplier the exact panel range it will guarantee, the tooling and software included, the acceptance test criteria, and which services and interfaces remain outside the offer.